Caleb and Angelina Olsen are serving in Italy to plant an international church in the city of Florence. They have three boys: Josiah who is 9, Luke who is 7 and Michael who is 4 years old. Their goal is to reach Italians, internationals and university students. They believe God is going to move in a powerful way in this country where only 1.5 percent of the population is considered to have an active relationship with God.

They arrived in Italy 4 years ago with an infant and only a little ability to speak Italian. Their church plant launched from their home, then moved to rented a place, then last year merged with another church plant started by an Assemblies of God congregation from the UK. They are meeting in the building of an AG church run by a Brazilian missionary, so it is quite a wonderful connection of fellowships from three countries (UK, USA, Brazil) in Italy.

The Olsens were in the USA this summer to connect with supporters. They returned to Italy this month, since the missionary couple that was leading the church for the summer had to return to their own ministry. Their time in the USA was a break from the city life of both Florence and their home near DC, and they got to make some new friends. Being away from ministry gave time to reflect on the tremendous need in Italy and Europe, so they have gladly followed the Lord back to Italy.

Please Pray:

The three kids return to school on Tuesday. Pray that they transition well.

For their remaining budget to be raised, as they returned to Italy without full support.

For the church plant, that it would continue to grow and reach the city for Jesus.

For Caleb and Angelina during the busy fall season of life and ministry in Florence.